Las Casas Del Consul

Hotel Las Casas Del Consul is grand 17th century house situated in the centre of Ubeda, in the old town close to one of the main gates and the Plaza del Marques. The hotel has been cleverly renovated with modern standards of insulation and construction and old-fashioned standards of craftsmanship. The restorers objective was to make fullest use of the lovely old house at their disposal, with large windows and high ceilings bringing a light and airy feel. Wherever one looks there is solid wood, carved stone, marble and pieces of antique furniture. The result is a haven of peace in the centre of town, yet with a view of the Guadalquivir valley.

Like so many old houses in Andalucia, the heart of La Casas del Consul is a colonnaded patio with galleried landings all around. This is a great place to relax, rest a while and have a drink. There is also a garden patio, an enclosed garden right up against the old city wall, where there is space to relax on the lawn or under the shade of a vine arbour. The swimming pool blends in well with hints of renaissance styling so it is much more than just a place to swim.

There are eight double bedrooms and one suite. Each room comes with a full bathroom, climate control, telephone, flat-screen television and a direct connection to the internet.

Jaen is not a province that features highly on the average tourist itinerary, and it’s all the better for that. Historic towns (Ubeda, for instance), forgotten villages and magnificent mountains vie for the attention of the visitor who is prepared to go that extra mile.

Meals

Breakfast is served daily.

The El Blanquillo restaurant is open on Fridays and Saturdays serving a traditional Spanish menu. There is also a bar-cafeteria open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Out and About

Ubeda has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There are therefore many historic places to see and visit. Just a few to whet the palate:
City walls
Antiguas Casas Consistoriales
Hospital de Santiago
La Casa de Las Torres
Palacio Vazquez de Molina
Various churches, San Nicolas, San Isidoro, San Pablo

Places to visit:
Baeza
Cazorla Natural Park
Sierra Mágina Natural Park
Ruta Gastronomica (sounds interesting!)

Large double bed, telephone, television, free wi-fi, parquet wooden floor, air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with hydromassage shower and hairdryer.

Large double bed, separate sitting area, telephone, television, free wi-fi, fridge, parquet wooden floor, air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with hydromassage bath and hairdryer.